Part time Daily Housekeeper (Child Friendly) Job

Eden Private Staff

  • Cambridge
  • £31,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
A lovely, friendly family of 4 have a wonderful opportunity for a Part time Housekeeper who is child friendly to join them from SeptemberJob Summary:We are a friendly, down to earth family of four (two boys aged 4 and 6) looking for a lovely Part time Housekeeper to join our home and help keep things running smoothly. This is a new position in a happy, informal household where warmth, flexibility, and a “muck in” attitude are key!You'll be responsible for the smooth running and upkeep of our 2 level, 4 bedroom home.The ideal candidate will be an experienced Housekeeper who has a super flexible, can-do attitude and dynamic skill set who is open to a range of duties and responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of family life at home. A confident driver or cyclist would be a strong plus but not essential.The family can offer an additional 15 hours per week in the evenings (5pm to 8pm or 5:30pm to 8:30pm) - set up for dinner, clean up after dinner, bathing the children - bonus, not essential - paid extra (£20 gross per hour)Job specification:
  • All housekeeping to a high standard (tidying, cleaning, organizing laundry and ironing)
  • Period deep cleaning
  • Overseeing tradespeople when needed
  • Household errands and shopping
  • Daily cooking for dinner (family style meal)
  • Assisting with children in the mornings (help with dressing, breakfast prep - providing an extra pair of hands)
  • Emptying and loading the dishwasher, tidying kitchen
  • Light household maintenance eg changing light bulbs, paint touch ups etc
  • Occasional school drop-offs when mum is traveling (within driving distance)
  • Use of family car while on duty (clean driving licence required)
  • Household groceries and cleaning supplies
  • Any other duty in relation to upkeep /maintenance of the property
  • Occasional babysitting
Candidate specification:
  • Experience within a similar role
  • Has a good eye for detail
  • Is trustworthy, independent, and has a good level of spoken English
  • Amenable, flexible, and proactive with the ability to work independently
  • Comfortable and happy working in a family home with children
  • Muck-in attitude, with great attention to detail
  • Confident driver with a clean licence
  • Enjoys cooking and able to prepare simple, nutritious meals
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • IT literate
Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid CertificateHow to apply:Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to cfapps Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.

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